Archive for May, 2011

Most of us I imagine are aware of the crazy predictions this last week that the end of the world would come on May 21, 2011. An elderly, soft-spoken, Bible carrying man who seemed to be sincere declared that he had cracked the Biblical code, and falsely predicted that earthquakes would open the graves, cause major mayhem, and Jesus Christ would return to rapture 200 million people. Those left behind would die and the end of the world would be finalized October 21, 2011 as the world would explode into a fireball. Obviously that didn’t happen. He is a false prophet. (more…)

Most of us would readily agree that is to our advantage to spend time in God’s Word; to read the Bible. Yet, if the truth be told, very few of us spend a serious amount of time doing so. We proclaim that God gave us His Word to understand Him, to understand His plan for salvation, to comfort us, and to know how we may better be in alignment with His will. So, what’s the deal? Why are we so deficient in spending regular, quality time in the very special gift of the Word? (more…)

Road signs were invented for a very good purpose, to keep us from approaching danger or getting lost. No one in their right mind would think of plowing through a “Dead-End” sign at full speed. Signs are there to protect us and keep us going in the right direction. I believe there are many signs in regards to the Church that are willfully being neglected, signs that will prove to be devastating to the longevity of the Church here in America. (more…)

Recently my family enjoyed watching three of my grand nephews/nieces take their first steps across the living room floor. It was quite exciting and the family celebrated with cheers of exuberance. It is a great joy watching little ones on the path to maturity in the big world.
I am sure it is a great excitement as well for parents to watch their children pass various milestones in their lives: first steps, first words, potty training, first day of school, maybe even the first kiss, and even matrimony. It is the joy of a parent to celebrate such achievements in the child’s life, but it is of particular joy when a child approaches the stage of maturity in life when he or she says for the first time, “Can I help?” What a treasure when the child finally realizes that the world is not all about him or her, but that he or she has been given the opportunity to help others. The sad part is when a child never realizes that the world could use some of the gifts they have to offer but rather thinks that the world is only here to perpetually serve them. (more…)

I heard some disturbing news recently involving a survey of “evangelical Christians.” It seems that of 3000 people surveyed, 83% responded that the “way” to “make it” to Heaven was by being good, by doing good works. And another 54% stated that they believe good people of other faiths can go to Heaven, as long as they are “good.” Now, I don’t know what defines these evangelicals, but that news disturbs me on several levels. (more…)